VC
Offshore with Teflon is a high strength antifouling with Teflon®
suitable for all difficult fouling conditions for both power and
sailboats. It is quick drying to a smooth, hard film which is easy to
clean and provides excellent scrubbability.
* Smooth Teflon® finish for increased speed and efficiency
* Hard, scrubbable paint film - ideal for racing sailors and powerboats.
* Quick and easy application. No sanding between coats.
* Fast drying for rapid overcoating and flexible launch times |
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| Colour |
YBA707-Shell White, YBA717-Blue, YBA747-Red, YBA797-Black |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Specific Gravity |
1.4 |
| Volume Solids |
35% average |
| Mix Ratio |
As supplied |
| Typical Shelf Life |
2 yrs |
| VOC (As Supplied) |
595 g/lt |
| Unit Size |
750 ml 2.0 Lt |
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| Immersion |
6hrs |
3hrs |
2hrs |
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| Touch Dry [ISO] |
1hrs |
30mins |
20mins |
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Note:Max. Immersion Times are as follows: 5-35°C - 6 mths |
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Overcoating |
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Substrate Temperature |
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5°C |
15°C |
23°C |
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| Overcoated By |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
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| VC Offshore with Teflon |
3hrs |
ext |
1.5hrs |
ext |
1hrs |
ext |
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| Preparation |
VC 17m/VC OFFSHORE: Wash down with fresh water.
OTHER ANTIFOULINGS: Check for sound condition. Remove loose material. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.
BARE GRP:
Use VC General Thinner to clean and fully degrease the surface. Lightly
sand with 240 grade paper. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Use
VC Tar2 to prime and protect against osmosis.
STEEL: Prime with VC Tar2 to prevent corrosion.
LEAD: Prime with VC Tar2.
WOOD: Prime with Primocon. |
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| Method |
Apply
2 coats per season on the hull. 3 coats are required on the leading and
trailing edges, waterline, rudder and keel. This is important for best
performance. |
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| Hints |
Mixing Stir well before use. Pour the powder (stored under the plastic hat) into the can. Stir or shake thoroughly.
Thinner YTA600 VC General Thinner.
Cleaner YTA600
VC General Thinner. VC General Thinner can be used to remove splashes
of VC Offshore with Teflon from the topsides.
Airless Spray Pressure: 176-210 bar. Tip Size: 1880-2180.
Conventional Spray Pressure: 2-3 bar. Tip size: 1.5-1.8 mm.
Other For
Airmix spray application: Pressure: 2 bar. Tip Size: 20-113. True
colour will develop after immersion. Take care to apply all the paint
calculated even if it means applying an extra coat. It is important for
performance to apply the correct thickness. |
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| Some Important Points |
To
prevent premature failure, ensure the correct amount of paint is
applied using the coverage as a guide. Product temperature should be
minimum 0°C and maximum 35°C. Ambient temperature should be minimum
0°C/32°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum
1°C above dew point and maximum 35°C. |
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| Compatibility/Substrates |
GRP, Wood, Steel/Iron, Lead. Not suitable for use over Aluminium/Alloy substrates or zinc sprayed surfaces. |
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| Number of Coats |
2-3 |
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| Coverage |
(Theoretical) - 10.80 (m²/lt) by roller |
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| Recommended DFT |
30 microns dry by roller
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| Recommended WFT |
85 microns wet by roller |
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| Application Methods |
Airless Spray, Airmix, Conventional Spray, Roller |
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| Storage |
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Exposure
to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full
shelf life of VC Offshore with Teflon to be realised ensure that
between use the container is firmly closed and the temperature is
between 5°C/40°F and 35°C/95°F. Keep out of direct sunlight.
TRANSPORTATION:
VC Offshore with Teflon should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage.
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| Safety |
GENERAL:
Contains biocides. Antifoulings should only be wet sanded. Never dry
sand or burn-off old antifoulings. Note: For health and safety reasons,
spray application should be carried out by professional applicators
only and health and safety guidelines should be followed. Read the
label safety section for Health and Safety Information, also available
from our Technical Help Line.
DISPOSAL: Do not discard tins or pour
paint into water courses, use the facilities provided. It is best to
allow paints to harden before disposal.
Remainders of VC Offshore
with Teflon cannot be disposed of through the municipal waste route or
dumped without permit. Disposal of remainders must be arranged for in
consultation with the authorities.
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| IMPORTANT NOTES |
The
information given in this sheet is not intended to be exhaustive. Any
person using the product without first making further written enquiries
as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so
at their own risk and we can accept no responsibility for the
performance of the product or for any loss or damage (other than death
or personal or injury resulting from negligence) arising out of such
use. The information contained in this sheet is liable to modification
from time to time in the light of experience and our policy of
continuous product development. |
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  , International,
the Akzo Nobel logo and other products mentioned in this publication
are trademarks of, or licensed to Akzo Nobel. ©Akzo Nobel 2008. Teflon®
is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company used
under license by International Paint LLC. |
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Head Office
International Paint Ltd
P O Box 20980
Oriel House
16 Connaught Place
London W2 2ZB
United Kingdom
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fax: +44 (0) 171 479 6500 |
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International Paint Ltd
Stoneygate Lane
Felling, Gateshead
Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY
United Kingdom
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449 Tagore Industrial Avenue
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Singapore 787820
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115 Hyde Road
Yeronga, Brisbane
Queensland 4104
Australia
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North America Region
International Paint LLC
2270 Morris Avenue
Union
New Jersey 07083
USA
tel: +1 (0) 908 686 1300
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Rod Rap tavares, KM 18.5
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Butanta CEP 05577-300
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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